How far is Murrieta, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Murrieta, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murrieta and Chula Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murrieta and Chula Vista.
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Start on Juniper Street
37 m · 5 sec · Juniper Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1341 ft · 31 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Kalmia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Kalmia Street
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Continue on California Oaks Road
48 m · 3 sec · California Oaks Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South: San Diego, Temecula Valley Freeway
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Temecula Valley Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: National City, Chula Vista
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: National City, Chula Vista
836 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John J. Montgomery Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John J. Montgomery Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mile of Cars Way, Bay Marina Drive
983 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Mile of Cars Way
2327 ft · 1 min · Mile of Cars Way
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Turn right onto National City Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · National City Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto F Street
2581 ft · 53 sec · F Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · F Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murrieta and Chula Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avocado Highway
Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Murrieta and Partly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murrieta to Chula Vista?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Escondido is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Murrieta and 35.9 miles from Chula Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murrieta and Partly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Escondido
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Escondido Building Department
Aviara Golf Club
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Escondido.
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Carlsbad Village station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murrieta and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.33 km).
#1 Murrieta
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 116,522 |
| Coordinates | 33.5539100, -117.2139200 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chula Vista
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 272,979 |
| Coordinates | 32.6400500, -117.0842000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: F Street (-117.084196, 32.640039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.35 | $30.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.14 | $38.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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